OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Forensic Chemistry is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Outside Front Cover	70
Electron ionization fragmentation studies of ethoxy and methoxymethyl substituted phenylacetones	28
Forensic analysis of tetrahydrothiophene (THT) at gas explosion scenes: Adsorption–desorption dynamics on common substrates	23
Ionic liquids as stationary phases for the gas chromatographic separation of fentanyl analogues	23
Differentiation of methyl-substituted fentanyl analogs using optimized weighting within the inverted library search algorithm (ILSA)	23
Optimization and validation of the fast blue BB (FBBB) screening test for the detection of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) in oral fluid	23
Monitoring the solid-state VIS profiles of degrading bloodstains	20
Characterization and classification of organic gunshot residue from neat smokeless powder, cartridge cases, and the hands of known shooters	20
A rapid and accurate liquid chromatographic method for hemp compliance testing	20
Analytical identification of ergot alkaloids in Ipomoea species: Resolving historical, forensic, and legal ambiguities	19
Assessment of the similarity between in-source collision-induced dissociation (IS-CID) fragment ion spectra and tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) product ion spectra for seized drug identifications	18
Development and validation of a liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry method for the analysis of 53 benzodiazepines in illicit drug samples	17
Rescuing fluorescence with steric hindrance: Perylene diimide based powder for latent fingerprint imaging	17
Forensic implications of novel synthesis of cathinone derivatives by Neber and modified Neber rearrangements	16
Outside Front Cover	16
Structural characterization of nitazene analogs using electron ionization-mass spectrometry (EI-MS)	16
Ante- and post-mortem human volatiles for disaster search and rescue	16
Use of optimized 1H selTOCSY for identification and individualization of petrol samples from fire debris	16
Flammable liquids in non-flammable products as potential interferences in the determination of ignitable liquid residues in fire debris	15
Corrigendum to “Developing a comprehensive analytical protocol for forensic sexual lubricant analysis – Part 1: Implementing a sexual lubricant database for forensic casework” [For. Chem. 27 (2022) 10	15
Evaluation of the performance of modern X-ray fluorescence spectrometry systems for the forensic analysis of glass	14
GC–MS and GC–MS/MS analysis of regioisomeric N-dimethoxybenzyl derivatives of 2-, 3-, and 4-methoxyphenylpiperazines	14
Potential of direct immersion solid-phase microextraction to characterize dissolved volatile organic compounds released by submerged decaying rat cadavers	14
Forensic analysis of cigarette filter using non-destructive ATR-FTIR spectroscopy and chemometric methods	14
Revealing novel ionic species and key forensic insights: comparative analysis of non-extracted seized tablets vs. corresponding extracts by DART-HRMS	13

Application of the expert algorithm for substance identification (EASI) to the electron ionization (EI) mass spectra of fentanyl isomers and analogs	13
Investigating the effect of substitution location on fentanyl analog identification for methyl-substituted fentanyl analogs using GC-EI-MS	13
Forensic analysis of nail polish traces on different substrates using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy and chemometric methods	13
Determination of Δ9-THC, THCA, Δ8-THC, and total Δ9-THC in 53 smokable hemp plant products by liquid chromatography and photodiode array detection	12
Electrodeposition of redox materials with potential for enhanced visualisation of latent finger-marks on brass substrates and ammunition casings.	12
Forensic interlaboratory evaluations of a systematic method for examining, documenting, and interpreting duct tape physical fits	12
Extraction approaches for A-230, A-234, VX, and sarin nerve agents from surface coatings	12
Evaluation of the incorporation of µ-XRF SDD systems in analytical workflows of black electrical tapes	12
Review: Headspace components of explosives for canine non-detonable training aid development	11
2D NMR detection and quantification of heroin in a street sample	11
Physical (trace) evidence casework including web scraping on demand	11
Analyzing the color of forensic textile using smartphone-based machine vision	11
Detection of TATP in vapour phase: Influence of the packaging	11
Reversible colorimetric base-responsive organic molecules via ammonia exposure: naked eye visualization of latent fingerprints and information concealment	11
Analyst and machine learning opinions in fire debris analysis	11
Determination and quantification of capsaicin-type compounds in forensic samples by UHPLC-HRMS: The case of Corinaldo	11
Spectroscopy and chemometrics for differentiation of sex in human head hair fibers	10
Outside Front Cover	9
A new “tailor-made” protocol for operational latent fingermarks’ development on unfired ammunition	9
Evidence-based evaluation of the analytical schemes in ASTM E2329-17 Standard Practice for Identification of Seized Drugs for methamphetamine samples	9
Outside Front Cover	9
Estimating post-mortem interval (PMI) through purine analysis in muscle tissue using extreme gradient boosting	9
Chemical decontamination of methamphetamine and ephedrine using Fe-TAML catalysed hydrogen peroxide oxidation	9
Differentiation of chloromethcathinone (CMC) isomers: The new kid on the block after methylmethcathinone (MMC) control in the Netherlands	8
Interpretation and report writing in forensic comparisons of paint evidence: An interlaboratory exercise	8
Rapid on-site fluorimetric detection of nitrazepam in real samples using N-doped carbon dots: A promising tool for forensic and clinical applications	8
Turn-on fluorescence detection of trace methamphetamine for on-site forensic analysis with analyte recovery	8
Determining extent and distribution of methamphetamine in cars: Air vs. surface vs. fabrics	8
Instrumental color determination of local soils and its variation with elemental profiles	8
Application of GC–MS retention index in forensic routine	8
From on-site color change to forensic evidence: Smartphone-operated tristimulus evaluation of detection tubes for chemical warfare agent vapors	8
Modification of screen-printed electrodes using gold nanostructures for SERS detection of low explosives	8
Application of bioluminescence assay to assess PCR carryover contamination in forensic DNA laboratories	8
All equal in the face of death! – Characterization of the volatile cadaveric compounds of fresh stage human corpses	8
A survey of soil elemental variability in Singapore parks for forensic purposes	8
Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabiphorol: Identification and quantification in recreational products	7
Analytical advances in oleandrin detection: forensic and toxicological perspectives on Nerium oleander poisoning	7
Carbon isotope evaluation of the claims in MillerCoors vs Anheuser-Busch	7
Outside Front Cover	7
Development and comparison of low- and high-field quantitative nuclear magnetic resonance (qNMR) and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) approaches to the analysis of bulk cocaine samples sei	7
Low-frequency Raman spectrum of methamphetamine hydrochloride and its alterations induced by impurities	7
Recovery and detection of ignitable liquid residues from the substrates by solid phase microextraction – direct analysis in real time mass spectrometry	7
On-site detection and laboratory verification of the presence of nerve agent biomarkers using dried blood spots	7
The potential of direct analysis in real time as a forensic tool for carfentanil profiling	7
Depth-resolved elemental and molecular analysis of polymeric multilayers with EI-MS and ICP-OES using chemometric evaluation	7
Degradation of immediate precursors of fentanyl and fentalogs	7
Analysis of seven selected antidepressant drugs in post–mortem samples using fabric phase sorptive extraction followed by high performance liquid chromatography-photodiode array detection	7
Hydrocarbon retention on activated carbon: Preservation of fire debris evidence	7
On the textile fibre’s analysis for forensics, utilizing FTIR spectroscopy and machine learning methods	7
Stability of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in contaminated fingermarks probed by Raman Spectroscopy: Effect of temperature and time since deposition	7

Spectral trends in DART-MS data obtained from the NIST DART-MS forensics database: A resource for unknown compound classification	7
Dried urine spot and dried blood spot sample collection for rapid and sensitive monitoring of exposure to ricin and abrin by LC–MS/MS analysis of ricinine and l-abrine	7
GC–MS as a valuable tool for analysing cannabinoid-containing gummies and identifying the synthetic process used for their production	6
Surgical mask as an alternative sampling site for gunshot residue analysis	6
Isotope fractionation during synthesis of methamphetamine from propiophenone, NaNO2 and dimethyl carbonate	6
Assessment of two benzylation strategies for the analysis of nerve-agent derived ethyl- and pinacolyl methyl phosphonic acids in sandy loam soil by GC–MS	6
Outside Front Cover	6
Spectral trends in GC-EI-MS data obtained from the SWGDRUG mass spectral library and literature: A resource for the identification of unknown compounds	6
Investigating the combined capability of confocal Raman microscopy and direct analysis in real time-mass spectrometry (DART-MS) for the analysis of intact explosives	6
Nitrate ester derivatization for the generation of structurally informative ions via gas chromatography-mass spectrometry	6
The isotopic compositions of hexamine solid fuel tablets used to manufacture hexamethylene triperoxide diamine (HMTD) explosive	6
Outside Front Cover	6
Validation of a rapid GC–MS method for forensic seized drug screening applications	6
Development and comparison of reversed-phase ultra high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-UHPLC) and hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography (HILIC) approaches to the analysis of regioisomer	6
The forensic value of spectral silence: FTIR results with little or no absorption — A technical note	6
Locating a clandestine burial in a wide search area: Case report	6
Analysis of oil-based ignitable liquid residues by GC–MS and DART–MS	5
Outside Front Cover	5
Cannabis – A state of the art about the millenary plant: Part I	5
Differentiation and verification of monoclonal antibody therapeutics by integrating accurate mass analyses at intact, subunit and subdomain levels for forensic investigation	5
Improved colorimetric detection of 2,4,6‑trinitrotoluene through γ-cyclodextrin complexation	5
Assessment of performance rates on the elemental comparison of small and irregular glass fragments using µ-XRF and LIBS	5
Non-targeted detection of cathinones by high-resolution mass spectrometry based on their fragmentation pattern prediction. Application to pyrrolidine analogues in a hair case of PV8	5
Assessing the expanded capacity of modern μ-XRF SDD systems for forensic analysis through an interlaboratory study: Part I—Electrical tapes	5
Assessment of opioid surrogates for spectroscopic testing (Part III)	5
Validated method for the analysis of 22 illicit drugs and their metabolites via liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) in illicit drug samples collected in Chicago, IL	5
Outside Front Cover	5
The importance of wavelength selection in on-scene identification of drugs of abuse with portable near-infrared spectroscopy	5
Analysis of non-hazardous canine training aids for triacetone triperoxide (TATP)	5
The scientific controversy on the conversion of CBD into THC in the human stomach: Molecular modelling and experimental results compared	5
DyeSPY-LINK: The first likelihood-based inference of near-source kinship for dyed hair evidence comparisons	5
Analysis of the Cross-Contamination of explosive canine training aids during manufacturing and storage	5
Direct and selective alkylation of indazole-3-carboxylic acid for the preparation of synthetic cannabinoids and metabolites	5
Correlation of compositional change with visualization enhancement results and morphology evolution of blood based on thermal performance analysis	5
Incorporating organic gunshot residue into the forensic workflow: A study of preservation and stability of the pGSR and OGSR	5
Study of 25R-NBOHs (R = Br, Cl, Et, I): Thermal stability investigation and presumptive identification by SCXRD and PXRD data	5
Assessing the expanded capacity of modern μ-XRF SDD systems for forensic analysis through an interlaboratory study: Part II—Vehicle glass	5
Outside Front Cover	4
A comparative analysis of different hair matrixes and matrix reference materials for quantitative hair analysis in drug tests	4
Separation and quantification of novel synthetic regioisomeric fentanyls in clinical extracts by high pH reverse-phase LC-MS/MS	4
Preliminary Chemical Analysis of Latent Fingermarks Developed with Fire Extinguisher Dry Powder by Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry Imaging	4
Potential of high-resolution mass spectrometry for identification and structural elucidation of scopolamine metabolomic biomarkers in a confirmed case of Brugmansia intoxication. Specially application	4
Evaluation of fingerprint aging using near infrared hyperspectral imaging with partial least squares-discriminant analysis	4
A naked-eye colorimetric assay for highly sensitive detection of CL-20 explosive	4
An analytical platform for near real-time drug landscape monitoring using paraphernalia residues	4
Assessment of MDMA tablet and capsule dosages from seizures in Queensland, Australia	4
Differentiation of hemp from marijuana using a qualitative decision-point assay	4
The influence of water of crystallization in NIR-based MDMA·HCl detection	4
Targeted fentanyl screening utilizing electrochemical surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (EC-SERS) applied to authentic seized drug casework samples	4
Using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy and DD-SIMCA for ecstasy profiling	4
A multi-modal spectroscopic approach to forensic discrimination of liquid cosmetic complexion products	4
Analysis of heavy metals content in commercially available kratom products in Richmond, Virginia	4
Development and application of ion chromatography for analyzing explosive residues in criminal Investigations: A study of ions in ATM and residues from emulsion and pipe bomb explosions	4
Transfer, persistence, contamination and background levels of inorganic gunshot residues	4
N-desethyl isotonitazene in fake oxycodone tablets seized in Portugal: the first notification in Europe	4
Evaluation of the use of gunshot residue from personal electronic devices (PEDs) in firearm-related investigations	4
Outside Front Cover	4
Study on electron ionization-mass spectrometry characteristic fragments and cleavage patterns of fentanyl-type new psychoactive substances	4
Discrimination of Cannabis sativa L. from other similar plant species using solvent extraction, ATR-FTIR and PLS-DA	4
Forensic characterization and discrimination of automotive Vinyl wraps using ATR-FTIR and Raman spectroscopy with chemometric classification	4
Forensic characterization of spontaneous acetone peroxide formation from consumer-aged 2-propanol	4
Storage and decomposition of pure and clandestine recipes of peroxide explosives	4
Development and evaluation of a nontargeted electrochemical surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (EC-SERS) screening method applied to forensic seized drug casework samples	4
Improving inter-laboratory comparability of tooth enamel carbonate stable isotope analysis (δ13C, δ18O)	3
Simultaneous analysis of opioid drugs used for pain in whole blood using liquid chromatography/time-of-flight mass spectrometry coupled with dried blood spots and solid-phase dispersive extraction	3
Response to commentary on “Transfer and persistence studies of inorganic and organic gunshot residues using synthetic skin membranes Forensic Chemistry 34 (2023) 10498”	3
Water we waiting for? Evaluating a greener, safer, more cost-effective strategy for applying 1,2-indanedione to fingermarks on paper	3
Determination of the species identity of necrophagous insect puparial casings using field desorption mass spectrometry	3
Distinguishing ricin extracts from north African castor bean (Ricinus communis): A metabolomics-driven study using LC-MS/HRMS and chemometrics	3
Screening unknown novel psychoactive substances using GC–MS based machine learning	3
A multifaceted approach to capturing post-blast TATP	3
Cannabinomics studies – A review from colorimetric tests to modern analytical techniques: Part II	3
Separation and identification of the synthetic cathinone isomers dipentylone and N-ethylpentylone using chromatographic and mass spectral characteristics	3
Raman spectroscopy for the identification of body fluid traces: Semen and vaginal fluid mixture	3
Investigating the capability of UA-DLLME and DART-HRMS in the analysis of benzodiazepines in whole human blood	3
Evaluation of non-detonable canine training aids for explosives by headspace analysis and canine testing	3
Comparing a machine learning approach with traditional methods for forensic source attribution using chromatographic data	3
Comparison of LC-QTOF-MS data acquisition modes for nontargeted analysis of new psychoactive substances in human biological matrices	3
Prevalence of opioid glucuronides in human hair	3
Exploiting a gold leaf-based voltammetric sensor for the estimation of firing distance	3